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AcoustiCity Live: Headgate Theatre, Colchester
AcoustiCity is in its 6th year & has built a reputation for
booking the finest songwriters & "acoustic" performers. |
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download season poster
- previous performers - what we did in 2007 - want to play at AcoustiCity? |
- directions to the venue - sign up for email gig updates - your host, James Hibbins |
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AcoustiCity: Winter-Spring 2008 Season....Call those lovely people at the BOX OFFICE on 01206
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Saturday
January 12 - Jont +
Megson
Jont
is a genius of observational songwriting, emotion & dynamics. An extraordinarily
charismatic performer, his mastery of intimate environments like the headgate
has earned him near legendary underground status. |
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Saturday February 16 -
Charlie DoreA seasoned & expressive
performer in her own right; Charlie's work has been recorded by George Harrison,
Status Quo, Celine Dion, Lisa Stansfield, Tina Turner, UB40, Jimmy Nail, Black,
Paul Carrack, Sheena Easton & Barry Manilow!
‘File under: treasure’
- Observer Music Monthly
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Saturday March 15 - Nick
Harper + Barron Brady
Insanely high-energy performer,
stunning writer & guitar player, son of legendary songwriter Roy Harper &
one-man wall of sound. Not to be missed. |
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Saturday April 12 -
Kirsty McGee & Mat Martin
Intelligent bitter-sweet songs & an endearing “hobopop” acoustic sound – an
unmissable combination. |
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Saturday May 17 -
Steve Ashley One of the innovators of Folk-Rock, a truly great songwriter & genial performer. Steve has worked with the Albion Band, Fairport Convention, Robert Kirby, Show of Hands & more or less anyone who’s anyone in English acoustic music. +virtuoso bluesy guitarist & songwriter Matt Andersen & seldom seen, twisted wunderkind Adam Leonard. hear Steve's songs hear Matt's songs hear Adam's songs Tickets - £10 |
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Saturday
June 14 -
Stephen Fearing One of the worl'ds sharpest, most respected songwriters. A stunning guitarist, powerful performer & genial raconteur. +Queen of Aussie Power Folk Lisa Fitzgibbon & punchy melodic duo Pavlov's Cat hear Stephen's songs hear Lisa's songs hear Pavlov's Cat BOOK EARLY Tickets - £10 |
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Saturday July 11 -
Madam Dark sultry vocals, atmospheric melodies and instrumentation which could have seeped from a David Lynch movie. Think PJ Harvey, Nick Cave… Sukie Smith (aka Madam) is a rising star. +Grammy winning surreal guitar composer Amrit Sond hear Madam hear Amrit's music Tickets - £10 |
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Saturday Sept 13
- AloneMe Return of the acoustic pop powerhouse with ultra tight harmonies & irresistible hooks hear AloneMe songs Tickets - £10 |
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Saturday
Oct 4 -
Ashley Hutchings' Rainbow Chasers New project from Godfather of Folk Rock, founder member of Fairport Convention & The Albion band and instantly recognisable bass player. hear Rainbow Chasers BOOK EARLY Tickets - £10 |
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Saturday
Nov 15 - Megson Melodic nu-folk, exquisite harmonies & the best ever song to mention an ASDA carrier bag. hear Megson's songs Tickets - £10 |
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Your host, James Hibbins“Acoustic is the new black! The music media ‘discover’ it briefly every few years when the occasional new David Gray or Suzanne Vega happens into the spotlight but there are many more talented performers out there who need exposure” - James Hibbins Potential AcoustiCity Performers (CLICK HERE) |